Progress in 2D/3D nanomaterials incorporated polymer thin films for refractive index engineering: a critical review

To develop materials with improved optical qualities and tunable refractive indices that can be utilized to control the behavior of light or electromagnetic radiations, polymer thin films have been used. High refractive index (RI) nanoparticle-incorporated polymer thin films are usually made by comb...

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Published inJournal of polymer research Vol. 31; no. 4
Main Authors Rajan, Suraj Punnappadam, Keloth Paduvilan, Jibin, Velayudhan, Prajitha, Krishnageham Sidharthan, Sisanth, Simon, Sanu Mathew, Thomas, Sabu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01.04.2024
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
CMOS
Controllability
Display devices
Eyewear
Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
Microlenses
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Optoelectronic devices
Original Paper
Polymer films
Polymer Sciences
Polymers
Refractivity
Thin films
Optoelectronic applications
Nanomaterials
Refractive index engineering
Polymers
Hybrid materials
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Summary:To develop materials with improved optical qualities and tunable refractive indices that can be utilized to control the behavior of light or electromagnetic radiations, polymer thin films have been used. High refractive index (RI) nanoparticle-incorporated polymer thin films are usually made by combining high RI inorganic nanoscale structures with a transparent, accessible polymer matrix. Hybrid nanocomposites, which combine the various benefits of inorganic and polymer components, offer a wide range of fascinating possibilities for advanced optoelectronic production and optical engineering such as advanced display device encapsulants; microlens components for complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensors; plastic lenses for eyeglasses; camera, pick-up, and projector lenses; superior performance modules for sophisticated display devices. The development of polymers with a high refractive index (n) during the last ten years is discussed in this review, which also emphasizes the design idea to raise n values and Abbe's number (v) of polymers. The physics of predictable and controllable refractive tailored films is presently comprehended. Film applications in unconventional fields are explored. An outlook for the science and technology of such types of 2D/3D nanomaterials integrated polymer thin films concludes the review.
ISSN:1022-9760
1572-8935
DOI:10.1007/s10965-024-03967-9